Education International Africa

Articles

1. 19 June 2024

   

   EI Africa Convenes Webinar to Shape Africa's Post-2025 Education Agenda

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   Education leaders from across Africa gathered on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 for a crucial webinar to discuss the continent's progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) and the African Union's Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25). With just 6 years left to achieve SDG4's goal of ensuring...

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2. 14 June 2024

   

   Young African Educators Unite to Transform the Teaching Profession

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   In a significant step towards strengthening the teaching profession across Africa, EI Africa (EIA) convened an online meeting of the Africa Young Educators Network (AYEN) on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 to discuss the implementation of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Panel (HLP) Recommendations on the teaching profession. The webinar was under...

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3. 12 June 2024

   

   WAWEN Workshop: Women Empowered to Take on Leadership Roles in Education Unions Across West Africa

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   The West Africa Women in Education Network (WAWEN) recently held a 3-day training workshop in Accra, Ghana, under the theme, "Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in Education Union". The event, which took place at the Mensvic Grand Hotel, from 4th to 6th June 2024 brought together female educators from across...

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4. 21 May 2024

   

   Uniting to advocate for the UN recommendations, fight fake news and promote peace education

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   How can communications and campaigns work support unions in mobilising for increased investment in public education and educators, as well as social justice, human rights and democracy? This was at the heart of discussions during the latest Education International (EI) Communicators’ Network (ComNet) meeting.

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5. 1 May 2024

   World Labour Day: Recognising Africa's Hardworking Teachers

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   As the world commemorates Workers' Day 2024, Education International Africa (EI Africa) is renewing calls for governments to prioritise policies that can deliver jobs, stability, and economic participation for all. The theme of this year's commemoration, "A renewed call for jobs, peace and democracy for shared prosperity" highlights the urgent...

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6. 19 April 2024

   

   GAWE 2024 Campaign: Transformative Education Takes Centre Stage

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   To promote transformative education and address the persistent barriers to quality education worldwide, the Global Action Week for Education 2024 (GAWE 2024) is set to take place from 22nd to 26th April 2024. This significant event marks the 25th anniversary of the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) and aims to...

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